Jennifer’s wedding day was a bittersweet blend of joy and remembrance. As she and her fiancé, John, planned every detail of the ceremony, one decision stood out: an empty seat at the front of the venue, reserved in honor of her late son, Rowley.

Rowley had been the light of her life. She became a mother at just 16, and despite the challenges, he was her greatest joy. Tragically, Rowley’s life was cut short in a motorcycle accident on his 18th birthday. The pain of losing him was a wound that never fully healed.

Jennifer wanted his memory to be a part of her special day, so she chose a prime seat at the front, draped in white flowers, to symbolize his presence. She and John had discussed it many times, and John had always been supportive of the gesture.